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Episode 105 - Technical Difficulties
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April 22, 2012 - 8:20pm
recorded April 18, 2012 Show Notes: The car dealers are at it again Ford to use Focus EV as NASCAR pace vehicle Some (a few) details on the 2013 Volt A123 recalls some batteries (including those in some Fiskers) Nissan eliminates $99 fee for ordering a Leaf EV leasing in the EU could be the standard |
Episode 104 - Wingmen
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April 9, 2012 - 11:51pm
recorded April 9, 2012 Show Notes Fisker switch and bate GM stops funding climate change deniers AZ Dyn goes buns up prius + to launch this summer in the EU Just because it's awesome |
Episode 103 - Meet CODA Automotive
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March 29, 2012 - 9:33pm
A very special episode. This week we spend the entire show talking to Aaron Cohen and Larkin Hill of CODA Automotive. http://www.codaautomotive.com/ recorded March 28, 2012 |
Episode 102 - Hosed By Hendrickson
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March 25, 2012 - 1:58pm
recorded March 21st, 2012 Show Notes: Seven grand over list? A "Market Value Adjustment" "While Toyota Motor Sales does not advocate mark ups beyond the MSRP, the dealers are independent business operations and though we advise against raising prices beyond suggested retail, ultimately the final price is determined in the negotiations between a dealer and the customer." Speaking of market adjustment, is the Volt taking off (if you believe rumors)? Zoe is darn cute but what's with the gear shifter? Make your iMiev a power source Nissan updating 2013 to add more cold weather range (they fixed the heater) |
Episode 101 - Things That Aren't Right
Episode 100 - Volt Resistance
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March 9, 2012 - 8:01pm
Woo-hoo! Episode #100! Recorded March 7, 2012 with special guest John Voelcker, Senior Editor at High Gear Media and http://www.greencarreports.com/ Show notes: After their best sales month, Chevy halts Volt production, temporarily lays off workers, is there more? Ford Focus EV, 105MPGe, anyone actually seen one for sale? Thanks to all of you for listening to our shows. |
Episode 99 - Tony Sits In The Big Chair
Special Edition - Interview with Michael Manring
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February 28, 2012 - 9:02pm
NO car content in this show but we have tons of awesome musical content. Recorded February 29, 2012 With special guest, Michael Manring, the man who composed and plays our theme song (he didn't write it for us, we use it with his permission). We spend some time getting to know Michael and playing some of his music. Manring is a world renowned bass player. He has played on, literally, hundreds of albums and has gold and platinum records to his credit as well as a Grammy nomination. If you like our theme, check out this show. Visit Michael Manring at www.manthing.com/ You can buy his music on iTunes, CDBaby and Candyrats. Look for Episode #99 chock full of car stuff at the end of the week. |
Episode 98 - Not A Parade Car
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February 23, 2012 - 7:00pm
recorded February 22, 2012 Russell, Patrick Connor and Chelsea Sexton discuss... -Chelsea drives the Fisker Karma |
Episode 97 - No Muff Too Tuff
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February 16, 2012 - 9:36pm
Recorded February 15, 2012 Show Notes: Fiat says they will actually build some 500EVs, this year Chicago Auto Show Better solar means more juice Tesla Model X reveal Prius c |